Dealing With Nasal Congestion in Babies

Red Flags to Watch For

The important thing to remember is that "most nasal congestion will cause nothing more than a little aggravation for the baby as well as the parents," says Dr. Conway. She says what's most important is for parents to make sure that the baby is not:

  • Feverish
  • Having persistent difficulty with feeding
  • Unable to sleep
  • Having any respiratory distress (breathing fast with flaring of the nostrils or deep, rapid retractions of the chest muscles with breathing)
These are symptoms that require immediate attention by the physician.

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